Odds and Ends: Clemson Tigers Face Tricky Betting LIne in Home Opener Against Furman

Clemson Tigers are a 44.5-point favorite against Furman in their home opener on Saturday. The Tigers haven't beaten a team by that margin since defeating S.C. State 49-3 last September.

Clemson Tigers play their home opener against Furman. It's a rainy day in Death Valley. There could be a few more turnovers and playcalling might be more conservative.

DJ Uiagalelei will start at quarterback for Clemson. Backup Cade Klubnik will play some, but it's unclear if he'll get any snaps. The Tigers got off to a decent start against the Yellow Jackets. Clemson didn't commit to pounding the football with its three-headed monster at running back in Week 1. Will Shipley, Kobe Pace and Phil Mafah will get more touches this week.

Clemson's defense is as nasty as the weather. They held GT to 237 yards total yards, including 73 allowed via the run game. Furman is going to want to pound the football with its spread running attack.

Dabo Swinney will probably unload the bench in Clemson's lone game against an FCS foe. The team will have a lot of inexperience on the field late in the game.

Clemson Tigers play their home opener against Furman. The spread is over 50.5.

Shipley didn't reach his goal of rushing for 80 yards on Monday night. The Tigers opted for a lot of passing instead. This week, the rain won't hamper the offensive game plans. Clemson has a hungry team and Furman will strive to get points.